Back Panel Connections; Camera Inputs - GE Security SymSafe User Manual

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Back Panel Connections

Figure 4. SymSafe back panel
Table 4. Back panel connectors
Connector
Video In/Out
Audio inputs
Alarm inputs
USB connectors
Ethernet port
Serial inputs (RS-485/RS-422)
RS-232 connector
VGA connector
Monitor A/B
Audio out
Alarm out connector
Power connector

Camera Inputs

The number of camera inputs varies by model, 4 channel models have 4 camera inputs, 8 channel models have
8 camera inputs, and 16 channel models have 16 camera inputs.There are two BNC jacks for each camera.
Either jack can receive a camera signal. The signal is looped (directly connected to the other jack), making the
camera signal available to other equipment.
The camera input connectors are auto terminating.This means that the input signal will automatically be
terminated with 75-Ohms unless a 2
Make sure there is 75-Ohm termination at the end of the video line if the signal is looped through the SymSafe.
Use
Camera Inputs 1-4, 8, or 16, BNC connector, looping, and auto-
terminating.
2 channels of line-level audio inputs with RCA connectors.
4, 8, or 16 channels of alarm inputs.
2 USB connectors for flashdrives.
For connecting to a Network.
2 RS-422 or 2 RS-485 serial ports.
1 RS-232 serial port.
For connecting to a standard VGA monitor.
Composite video output for monitors A and B.
Line-level audio output with a RCA connector.
2-channel alarm outputs.
For connecting the power cord.
cable is connected to the 2
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BNC connector of the same camera input.
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